Castlelake buys majority of Resfin Partners to deepen residential loan access

Asset manager Castlelake has acquired a majority ownership stake in Resfin Partners, the parent company of mortgage correspondent business Eastview and lender to residential “This investment strengthens our residential mortgage finance platform and deepens a relationship with Eastview and Lendmarq that is built on a strict, shared focus on asset quality and value,” said Lucas Jackson, head of North American residential mortgage finance at Castlelake. 

The acquisition underscores how the company is moving closer to the point of origination in business-purpose and investor-focused residential lending. By shifting from a loan buyer to a majority owner of key sourcing platforms, Castlelake can gain earlier visibility into